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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Dr. L Murugan participates in International Day of Yoga 2022 celebrations at Gandhi Thidal, Puducherry
The Government of India is celebrating 8th International Day of Yoga  today. As the 8th IDY is falling in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav year, the Government of India under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister celebrated the event at 75 iconic sites across the country besides 75 locations across the world by different Indian embassies abroad with the “Guardian Ring” concept. The main theme of the 8th IDY is “Yoga for Humanity”.
The main event of mass Yoga was organized at Mysuru Palace, Mysuru, Karnataka under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, from where he addressed the events virtually today.
Dr. L. Murugan, MoS, FAHD and Information & Broadcasting participated in the IDY 2022 celebrations at Gandhi Thidal, Puducherry. Dr. Murugan highlighted the significance of Yoga in promoting healthy mind and body.
After two years of Covid-19 pandemic, the country witnessed widespread enthusiasm and participation for this year’s 8th edition of the IDY 2022 to support the message of “Yoga for Humanity”. This year International Day of Yoga included a “Guardian Ring” program which entails live streaming of people performing yoga in 16 different time zones along with the rising sun.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Designation of National Health Systems Resource Centre  as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Priority Medical Devices and Health Technology Policy
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with World Health Organization  formally announced the re-designation of National Health Systems Resource Centre , as the WHO Collaborating Centre for Priority Medical Devices and Health Technology Policy. The mandate of the Division of Healthcare Technology at NHSRC is to draw up technical specifications for technologies procured under National Health Mission, draft policies for medical device maintenance and management, undertake evaluations of health product innovations, conduct Health Technology Assessments , and support the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on issues related to diagnostics initiative, National Dialysis Program and other technology intensive services.
In the past, NHSRC as a collaborating centre has supported WHO in formulating technical specifications for medical devices such as oxygen concentrators and resuscitation devices and continues to support evaluation of innovations for WHO’s compendium on innovative devices. This year in collaboration with WHO’s country’s office, NHSRC developed a guidance document for the Ministry’s free diagnostics initiative to further strengthen the agenda of Universal access to affordable diagnostics. NHSRC also works with WHO on development of technical specification of Blood pressure measuring devices, In vitro diagnostics and devices for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Future collaboration includes work on International Classification and Nomenclature for Medical Devices, which would improve access to affordable health technologies.
Such global collaborations in the area of health technology will ensure that scientific and technological advances, research and development as well as innovative technologies play a substantial supportive role in healthcare and enable us to reach the public health goals and achieve universal health coverage.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard conducts Search and Rescue Operations Off Goa
The Indian Coast Guard successfully conducted a search and rescue operation off Goa and rescued 03 fishermen. Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 11 received a distress alert from Captain of Port, Mormugao, Vasco on 25th January at 1500 hrs regarding engine failure of IFB Sea Queen  and subsequently water ingress in the engine room. The boat further intimated the ill-health of one of the crew and requested for medical assistance.
The Coast Guard Headquarters immediately directed ICGS Apoorva to proceed with maximum speed and render assistance to distressed IFB. ICGS Apoorva reached the area and sent a boarding party with a medical assistant. The boat was enroute to Ratnagiri from Karwar. First aid was provided to the crew of the boat and the three) crew were rescued and taken onboard safely at 1810 hrs. The rescued fishermen were brought to Goa Harbour and were handed over to Harbour Coastal Security Police further for medical treatment. The boat was subsequently towed to harbour for repairs by the Mormugao Port Authority tug on 26th January.
Ministry of Education
Cabinet approves setting up of a Central University in Andhra Pradesh
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its in-principle approval for establishing a Central University by the name of “Central University of Andhra Pradesh” in Janthaluru Village of Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh. A provision of funds worth Rs. 450 crore has been approved for meeting the first phase expenditure towards establishment of the said University.
The Cabinet also approved the proposal for operationalization of the Central University in the transit campus, initially by forming a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in order to give a legal status to it till the amendment to the Central Universities Act, 2009 is enacted and to enable commencement of academic activities from the Academic Year 2018-19. The Central University would be mentored by an existing Central University till its governing structure is in place.
The approval would increase access and quality of higher education and help in minimizing the regional imbalances in education facilities, and give effect to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister delivers Keynote Address at India Action Plan 2020 Summit
Says Government has hit a century in decision making in the last 8 months
Says Process Centric Tax System is being replaced with Citizen Centric Tax System
Says media should play a major constructive role in building New India
Says Every Citizen should fulfil their duties to India attain new heights
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at India Action Plan 2020 Summit hosted by theTV Channel Times Now Summit here today.
Shri Modi said the World’s youngest nation, India, is also charting out an Action Plan for the new decade and that the Young India is in no mood to go slow.
PrimeMinister said the Government has embraced this spirit and had hit a century in decision making in the last months.
He also said that these changes have infused new energy at every level of society, filling it with confidence.
The Prime Minister said that today the poor of the country are feeling confident that they can improve their standard of living, remove their poverty and farmers are confident of increasing their income in farming.
5 Trillion Dollar Economy - Focus on Small Cities and Towns :
“India aims to expand its economy to 5 trillion dollars in the next five years. “It is better to set a target and strive towards it. This goal is not easy but not impossible to achieve”, he said.
He said that to achieve this goal, it is very important that the Manufacturing sector is strengthened in the country along with the increase in the country’s exports and that the Government has taken several initiatives towards this.
The Prime Minister said that amidst these efforts, India faces more challenges being an emerging economy along with the ups and downs in the Global economy.
He emphasized that for the first time, a government has focused on the economic growth of small cities as well making them new growth hubs.
Improving the Tax System:
The Prime Minister said, “Every government has been very hesitant to improve the tax system. There was no change in this for years. Now we are moving from a Process Centric Tax System to a Citizen Centric Tax System. India will join the select countries, where the taxpayers charter is implemented. The charter will clearly define the rights of taxpayers.”
The Prime Minister urged every Indian to introspect the issue of people evading taxes and the double whammy it is posing to the honest taxpayer. He urged all citizens to be responsible citizens and pay their taxes.
He urged the media to play a constructive role in building a prosperous India.
He said, “When everyone fulfils their duties then there would be no problem left to be solved. Then the country would get a new strength, new energy. This would take India to new heights in this decade”
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  Regulations, 2016
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India   Regulations, 2020 today.
The Regulations require the committee of creditors to fix the fee payable to the liquidator. Where the fee has not been fixed by the committee of creditors, the Regulations provide for a fee as a percentage of the amount realised and of the amount distributed by the liquidator. There have been instances where a liquidator realises the amount while another liquidator distributes the same to stakeholders. The amendment made to the Regulations today clarifies that where a liquidator realises any amount, but does not distribute the same, he shall be entitled to a fee corresponding to the amount realised by him. Likewise, where a liquidator distributes any amount, which is not realised by him, he shall be entitled to a fee corresponding to the amount distributed by him.
The amended regulations are effective from today. These are available at www.mca.gov.in and www.ibbi.gov.in.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Centre and States to share & adopt best practices for welfare of women & children: Smriti Zubin Irani
WCD Ministry holds two-day National Conference with States
The Union Minister of Women and Child Development  and Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, announced that WCD Ministry along with NITI Aayog will prepare a framework for a national plan for States/ Union Territories by early next year for better implementation of all the Central and States policies and programmes for women and children. The Minister was speaking at the two-day national conference organized by the Ministry of WCD in New Delhi on 13th – 14th November 2019.
Smriti Zubin Irani said that this national conference is a fine example of cooperative federalism where Centre and States have come together to share and adopt best practices/suggestions for the larger welfare of women and children of our Nation.
WCD Minister also suggested that a protocol may be developed for ranking of states/ UTs doing commendable work for women and children and also ranking of child care institutions in the States/ UTs.
The two-day national conference was attended by Secretary Ministry of WCD and all senior officials of the Ministry and Secretaries and representatives working with the Departments of Women and Children in States/ UTs. Various presentations were made at the two-day conference on Anganwadi Services, Skill Gaps and Entrepreneurship Issues for Women and Children, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana , Beti Bachao Beti Padhao  Mission and Child Protection Services and Safety and Security of Women and Children in India. Discussions were held on various issues like non-utilization of funds, Child Care Institutions , implementation of Central Schemes like Mid-Day Meal, Aganwadi, POSHAN, lack of gender specific data, feedback regarding implementation of Central Schemes for women and children and various constraints faced by WCD Departments in States and UTs.
State Secretaries and officials also raised issues concerning their states and districts which require urgent attention of the WCD Ministry.
During a presentation by advisor Health and Nutrition in NITI Aayog regarding strategy of New India at 75-Status of Women and Children, it was decided that the issues being faced by women and children cannot be contained only within the Ministry of WCD but other Ministries like food and public distribution, health, urban development, law and justice and home may also be actively involved.
WCD Minister urged State Governments to ensure and involve officers from all departments for better implementation of legislation and Central and State Schemes related to women and children.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY AND INDONESIAN NAVY PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE ‘SAMUDRA SHAKTI’
Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia on 18 Sep 21 to participate in the 3rd edition of Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ with the Indonesian Navy scheduled off the approaches to Sunda Strait from 20 Sep to 22 Sep 21. The exercise aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship, enhance mutual understanding and interoperability in maritime operations between the two navies. The exercise will also provide an appropriate platform to share best practices and develop a common understanding of Maritime Security Operations.
The participating Indian Navy ships Shivalik and Kadmatt are amongst the latest indigenously designed and built multi-role Guided Missile Stealth Frigate and Anti-Submarine Corvette respectively, and form part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, based at Visakhapatnam, under the Eastern Naval Command. Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare capable Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft P8I is also participating in the exercise. KRI Bung Tomo, KRI Malahayati and Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft CN-235 are representing Indonesian Navy.
In pursuance of India’s Act East Policy, Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ was conceived in 2018 as a bilateral IN-IDN exercise. The exercise has matured in complexity over the last two editions and will involve conduct of complex maritime operations including Military Interdiction Operations , Cross Deck Landings, Air Defence serials, Practice Weapon Firings, Replenishment Approaches and Tactical Manoeuvres.
Under the extant policies, the 3rd edition of Exercise Samudra Shakti exercise is being conducted in a COVID safe environment and seeks to bolster the maritime cooperation between the two navies and forge strong bonds of friendship across the Indo Pacific.
Ministry of Steel
NMDC surpasses 30 million tonnes production and sales for 3rd year
National Mineral Development Corporation , the largest producer of iron ore in the country, has once again surpassed the 30 million tonnes figure of production and sales for the year 2018-19 for the 3rd year consecutively.
In spite of suspension of Donimalai Mine operations for 5 months, no exports upto August 2018, highest rainfall in Bailadila Sector and poor off take in Karnataka in Q1, NMDC has produced 32.44 MT and sales of 32.38 MT iron ore during FY-19.
During the year, NMDC’s iron ore projects have clocked their best in a single day, monthly and annual production and sales figures.
· Highest ever monthly dispatches – 37.95 lakh tonne in March 2019 against previous best of 37.20 LT 
· Highest ever single day production of 1.91 lakh tonne  against previous best of 1.63 LT 
· Highest ever single day dispatches of 1.42 lakh tonne  against previous best of 1.40 LT 
· Highest ever exploratory drilling of 16071 metres in 2018-19 against previous best of
15065 metres in 2017-18
· Second highest production of diamonds  after reopening of mines in 2009-10.
N. Baijendra Kumar, CMD, NMDC, congratulated all the employees for their dedicated hard work and excellent team work and thanked Ministry of Steel, Government of India and Chhattisgarh State Government and all the stakeholders for their support and guidance.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Traditional Fish Farming
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme  on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries under which financial assistance is provided to the State Governments/UTs to support the fishermen for procurement of Craft & Gear for fishing, Establishment of Hatcheries, setting up of Fish Seed Rearing units including input cost, Cage/Pen culture, post harvest facilities such as ice plants, cold storages, insulated and referigirated trucks, fish marketing facilities, Saving-cum-Relief during fishing ban period, Housing for Fishers, Insurance to fishers. Besides, National Fisheries Development Board  has also supported for stocking of fingerling in Loktak Lake during two financial years, which includes stocking of 50 lakh fingerling during 2015-16 and stocking of 12.50 lakh fingerling during 2018-19 in the Loktak Lake.
Government of Manipur has reported that the Loktak Development Authority , Manipur has been implementing livelihood improvement programmes for the fisher folks from time-to-time. Fishers are also assisted in alternative income generation programmes through poultry, Piggery and Paddy cum Pisciculture activities by the LDA. It is further reported that as a community based fish farming approach in the peripheral areas of the Lake, Hatcheries have been established at various locations and through these infrastructures, fish stocking and liberation in the Lake has been taken up from time-to-time by LDA, Manipur. It is also intimated that a feed mill has also been established by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Manipur to ensure continuous supply of quality fish feed at Government controlled rate. It is further reported that in order to facilitate availing of financial credit loans, the Department of Fisheries, Government of Manipur has tied up with 17 Nos. of Banks. Further, as reported by Government of Manipur, though there is no policy, fishing rights are given to all fisherfolks in and around the Loktak Lake. The Government of Manipur has reported that any commercial activities undertaken in Loktak Lake are regulated under the provisions of ‘The Manipur Loktak Lake  Act, 2006’.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Uttar Pradesh on December 16, 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Uttar Pradesh, on December 16, 2018.
At Rae Bareli, the Prime Minister will inspect the Modern Coach Factory. At a public meeting, he will flag-off the 900th coach, and a Humsafar Rake of this Factory. He will dedicate to the nation, inaugurate, or lay the Foundation Stone of various development projects. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering.
The Prime Minister will then proceed to Prayagraj. He will inaugurate a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre for the Kumbh Mela. He will perform Ganga Pujan, and visit the Swachh Kumbh exhibition. Shri Narendra Modi will also visit the “Akshayvat” in Prayagraj.
The Prime Minister will then proceed to Andawa, where he will dedicate to the nation, inaugurate, or lay the Foundation Stone of various development projects. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering.
The Prime Minister will then arrive at Bamrauli Airport, Prayagraj. He will inaugurate the new terminal building of the Airport, before returning to Delhi.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt compliments NCC for the success of Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt complimented the NCC for the success of Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan in removing plastic and other waste material from sea shores, riverfronts and other waterbodies. He was delivering the inaugural address of Joint State Representatives and Additional / Deputy Directors General  Conference of the NCC held at New Delhi on 12 October 2022. He said that the efforts by NCC to train and mould the youth to become responsible, disciplined and motivated citizens is commendable and that it has been highly appreciated by people from all walks of life.
JS R&A/D is a biennial event attended by the Senior representatives of Ministry of Defence, including Dr Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary, Lt General Gurbirpal Singh, DG, NCC, the NCC heads of various states and representatives of state governments. As the functioning of NCC activities is a joint responsibility of the Central and State Governments in terms of policies, finances, administrative and other aspects, this conference provides a platform to plan, implement and coordinate the NCC activities by various stakeholders.
Lt General Gurbirpal Singh, DG, NCC underlined the need to establish well equipped training & camping infrastructure in all states to ensure high degree of incentive and motivation for the cadets. The representatives from the states affirmed their commitment to promote and help the NCC in terms of infrastructure, training facilities, compensating benefits to cadets and funds in their respective states.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Centre allocated Rs. 1,42,334 crore for Divyangs in the current financial year 2022-2023: Athawale
Kolkata, April 8, 2022
The Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Sri Ramdas Athawale said that the Central government has allocated Rs. 1,42,334 crore for various assistance projects for Divyangs in the current financial year 2022-2023. During a press conference in Kolkata yesterday, the Minister said, in every district of the country, all the necessary equipments are being provided to the Divyangs.
He said that development schemes which was adopted by the Central government like Prime Minister's Housing Scheme, Prime Minister's Ujjwala Scheme, Ayushman Bharat , have benefited immensely the Poor and low-income people across the country.
Sri Athawale emphasized that in the Venture Capital Fund project taken by the central Government, the Center has given 75 per cent of the loan of Rs 20 lakh to Rs 15 crore. Shri Athawale urged the state government to give 15 per cent money of the remaining 25 per cent to the start up companies.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Tajkistan on Cooperation on Youth Matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation on Youth Matters.
An MoU between India and Tajikistan to promote cooperation on Youth matters between the two countries was signed on 8/10/2018 at Dushanbe. The MoU was signed by Shri Somnath Ghosh, Ambassador of India to Tajikistan, for Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India and Mr. AbdullozodaAhtamRustam, Chairman of the Committee for Youth and Sports Affairs for the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The MoU shall remain valid for a period of five  years. The areas of cooperation on Youth matters include exchanges of youth, representatives of youth organizations, and Government officials in-charge of youth policy-making, extension of invitations to international conferences and seminars on youth matters held in the two countries, exchanges of printed materials, films, experiences, research and other information on youth matters, participation in youth camps, youth festivals and other youth events held in the two countries, and any other cooperative activities on youth matters jointly approved under the relevant laws and regulations of both countries.
The objective of the MoU is to strengthen and encourage cooperation on youth matters with Tajikistan through participation in events and activities organized by either side, information and knowledge sharing, and youth exchanges.
Benefits:
The Agreement will facilitate exchange programmes in the field of Youth Affairs, which will help in promoting exchange of ideas, values and culture amongst Youth and in consolidating friendly relations between India and Tajikistan. The benefits arising from such bilateral exchange programmes between both countries would be equally available to all youth irrespective of their caste, religion and gender. These will further help in developing international perspective among the Youth and expanding their knowledge and expertise in the areas of Youth Affairs.